SIHH 2019: Cartier goes back in time for inspiration for its Tonneau and Libre collections
Its designs were inspired by the eye-catching silhouette of its 1906 Tonneau, and a 1921 creation formed the basis of its Art Deco Libre Tank Chinoise Red
Cartier puts a fresh spin on the silhouette of its Tonneau watch with a new collection of men’s timepieces.
Neither round nor square, the classic barrel-shaped design first pioneered by the house in 1906 now finds itself reimagined in the Cartier Prive Tonneau timepiece.
The watch boasts a new case and new movements to adapt to its unique silhouette.
The barrel-shaped design comes in several interpretations, featuring a range of metals, dial designs and straps.
From the classic two-hand movement to a skeletonised, dual time-zone version, this new shape brings many possibilities for playful executions.
The two versions, the Prive Tonneau Large, with a single dial, and Prive Tonneau Extra Large Skeleton Dual Time Zone, with two smaller dials, come in platinum or 18-carat pink gold, paired with a grey, blue or brown alligator skin strap.